Recall
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 — 15V261000
NHTSA ID
15V261000
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
Sprinter 3500
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2015-05-05
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Units Affected
1,335
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to January 22, 2015. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.
Consequence
Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall is an expansion of 14V-764.